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Ladies' Night Lawsuits: A Tough Lesson for Small Businesses

January 1, 2025

You might think that offering discounts to women on Ladies' Night would boost business, but it can actually put small restaurants out of business. That's what happened to Lima Restaurant in California. The owner, John Marquez, had to close after settling a discrimination lawsuit over a Ladies' Night

science

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars: The Magic of Swedish Fjords

January 1, 2025

Have you ever wondered how some sea creatures light up the dark ocean? Let's talk about the European brittle star, which has a unique trick up its sleeve—or rather, at the tips of its arms. These arms glow a soft blue, but how do they manage that? The answer is a chemical called coelenterazine. Here

environment

Mixing Phosphate Mining Waste: A Safety Solution

January 1, 2025

Have you ever thought about what happens to the waste left over from mining? Phosphate mining, in particular, generates a lot of waste, including tailings and waste rock. These are usually stored in dams, but these dams can be unsafe. Brazil has seen many dam ruptures, which is why finding better wa

health

Fungi in the Brain: Link to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

December 31, 2024

Scientists are exploring a new angle in the mystery of brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These diseases often show up late in life and cause problems with how your brain works. Both diseases have something in common: they cause your brain to get inflamed. So far, some studies have hi

science

Exploring Chicken Autosomes: A Fresh Look at Marek's Disease

December 31, 2024

Marek's Disease, a significant health issue for chickens, can cause neurological damage and tumors. It heavily impacts the poultry industry's economy and animal welfare. In the past, scientists used individual genotyping to map regions linked to MD on chicken autosomes. This time, they used a differ

politics

US Hits Russia and Iran Groups with Sanctions for Election Meddling

December 31, 2024

On Tuesday, the US government took action against groups from Russia and Iran, accusing them of trying to interfere in the upcoming US election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on an Iranian company linked to the Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Russian organization tied to the military

entertainment

Brad & Angelina: Divorce Settled, But Not Over Yet

December 31, 2024

For eight long years, Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been locked in a bitter divorce battle. Finally, on Monday, they reached a settlement, according to Jolie's lawyer. The agreement, which still needs a judge's approval, ends the fight over their marital and property rights. Howe

health

The Heat on the Mind: How Climate Change Affects Brain Health

December 31, 2024

Did you know that climate change can mess with your brain? No, we're not talking about heatwaves making you cranky. It's much more serious than that. The "Hot Brain 2: Climate Change and Brain Health" meeting in 2024 really opened eyes to this issue. Think about it. When the weather gets extreme, i

technology

Smart Disinfection System: How Tech is Making Public Spaces Safer

December 31, 2024

Everyone is talking about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has impacted millions worldwide. We've had to adopt social distancing and isolation. But what about public spaces like toilets? How do we keep them safe? A team designed a clever disinfection system using an STM32 microprocessor. Th

health

Web App Uses AI to Forecast Heart Disease in Mine Workers

December 31, 2024

Imagine this: a web application that can predict if you're at risk for heart disease or high blood pressure, just by analyzing some data about you. That's exactly what a recent study introduced. Researchers created this tool using machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence, to help mine wor